Recovery Support Peer Specialist

Care Resource Community Health Center; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Resource Community Health Center in Fort Lauderdale seeks a Peer Support Specialist to provide individualized guidance, coaching and support to individuals in recovery. You will train clients in using personal and community resources and help develop formal and informal community support networks.

The role requires experience in substance use or mental health recovery, the ability to advocate for clients, attend staff meetings, maintain confidentiality, and travel to community resources as

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 2 years: Related experience in substance use or mental health recovery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized guidance, coaching and support.
• Provide training in the use of personal and community resources.
• Assist in developing formal and informal community support.
• Advocate for clients to protect rights and reduce stigma.
• Work with Behavioral Health and Medical teams and families.
• Attend staff meetings and supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality and observe ethical guidelines.
• Travel to community resources as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Team player

Peer support

Education

High school diploma

Peer certification within 6 months

Job description

Care Resource Community Health Center in Fort Lauderdale seeks a Peer Support Specialist to provide individualized guidance, coaching and support to individuals in recovery. You will train clients in using personal and community resources and help develop formal and informal community support networks.

The role requires experience in substance use or mental health recovery, the ability to advocate for clients, attend staff meetings, maintain confidentiality, and travel to community resources as